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Racial Injustice & Trauma

The Counseling Center acknowledges the layered experiences of racism across diverse intersecting identities that have been at the foundation of our nations' history. Such experiences include that of Native communities and United States鈥� history of colonization and erasure of indigenous cultures; experiences of Black and African American communities within the context of the United States鈥� history of enslavement; experiences of Asian communities within the context of the internment of Japanese communities, the impact of  the 鈥渕odel minority鈥� myth, and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923; dynamics of immigration, colorism, and xenophobia that impact Latinx communities; and experiences of middle eastern communities in the context of islamophobia. This is in no way a comprehensive summary of the diverse and layered dynamics of racism in the United States, and we recognize that the aftermath and impact of these individual and intersecting collective traumas, continue to reverberate at every systemic level, including within the systems of Loyola. It is normal to experience a range of feelings and emotions, such as shock, fear, sadness, anger, helplessness or guilt when faced with oppressive and racist acts. As a mental health service, the Counseling Center is committed to affirming and providing care for all our students who have been directly or vicariously impacted by racial trauma. We encourage you to contact our office for support, coping, and healing.

Please consider the restorative resources below for BIPOC communities as well as information for those seeking to learn more about white accountability, promote anti-racism, and engage in allyship.

Consider Togetherall, a 24/7 confidential peer to peer mental wellness resource, free to all enrolled Loyola students. . Due to state licensing laws, students must be residing in Maryland to be eligible for Let鈥檚 Talk, assessment, and therapy services. The Counseling Center located in Humanities 150 is open M-F from 8:30am until 5pm (EST) and closed when the university is closed.  If you would like to make an appointment with a counselor schedule an appointment online, stop by our office, or give us a call at 410-617-2273.